Lot 0248

The Smart Words and Wicked Wit of Winston Churchill

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Books

Sold

WINSTON CHURCHILL (2 VOLS): Churchill, Winston S. BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS (New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1941). First edition, first printing. 8vo. Bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe; half blue morocco over marbled boards with gilt tra

2022WINSTON CHURCHILL (2 VOLS)See Sold Price

Sold

1675 Divi Britannici Winston Churchill England King: 1675 Divi Britannici Winston Churchill England King Charles II Romans Normans ‘Divi Britannici’ is a rare anthology of the history English royalty from the earliest times through the reign of King

20181675 Divi Britannici Winston Churchill England KingSee Sold Price

Sold

Pub. 1904, "The Crossing" by Winston Churchill, Handcover Book. (2) Pub. 1908, Illustrated by C.M.: "The Crossing", Author: Winston Churchill, Publisher: The Macmillan Company, Publish Date: 1904. (2) "The Filigree Ball", Author: Anna Katherine Green, Publisher: Bobbs-Merril Indianapolis, Publish Da

2022Pub. 1904, "The Crossing" by Winston Churchill, Handcover Book. (2) Pub. 1908, Illustrated by C.M.See Sold Price

Sold

Winston Churchill RICHARD CARVEL 1899 1st Edition 20th Printing HC Very Good: Winston Churchill RICHARD CARVEL 1899 1st Edition 20th Printing HC Very Good. Black and white tissue protected frontis. Maroon textured cloth boards with gilt title and border to front cover, gilt tit

2024Winston Churchill RICHARD CARVEL 1899 1st Edition 20th Printing HC Very GoodSee Sold Price

Sold

[MILITARY] Winston Churchill: The Second World War: Winston Churchill The Second World War (6 Volumes) London: Cassell, 1948-1954.First Australian Edition.22cm x 14cm. 6 volumes. Black cloth, gilt lettering, illustrated jackets. A full set of Australia

2023[MILITARY] Winston Churchill: The Second World WarSee Sold Price

Sold

Winston Churchill, WWII Complete 6 vol. 1st US Ed., 1948-1953: "The Second World War complete in 6 Volumes", by Winston Churchill published by Houghton Mifflin Company; First U.S. Edition, 1948-1953. Churchill's six-volume history of World War II -- remarkable bo

2022Winston Churchill, WWII Complete 6 vol. 1st US Ed., 1948-1953See Sold Price

Sold

Marborough His Life Times: Vols. I and II - 1650 -1702: Marborough: His Life and Times: Vols. I and II - 1650 -1702 Winston S. Churchill New York, 1933, Charles Scribner's Sons. Royal Octavos. Dust Jackets. Slipcase. 311 pages each volume. First American E

2017Marborough His Life Times: Vols. I and II - 1650 -1702See Sold Price

Sold

Churchill, History of English-Speaking Peoples, Complete 4vol. US Ed. 1956: "A History of the English-Speaking Peoples: The Birth of Britain / The New World / The Age of Revolution / The Great Democracies", by Winston S. Churchill, published, by Dodd, Mead & Co., New York. Co

2023Churchill, History of English-Speaking Peoples, Complete 4vol. US Ed. 1956See Sold Price

Sold

Wit and Wisdom from West Africa Proverbial Philosophy: Title: Wit and Wisdom from West Africa; or, A Book ... Publisher: Tinsley Brothers. Publication Date: 1865. Binding: Hardcover. Book Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket. Edition: 1st Edi

2017Wit and Wisdom from West Africa Proverbial PhilosophySee Sold Price

Sold

Elizabeth SMART's best known work 1945 1st ed: Elizabeth SMART (1913-1986). By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept. London: Editions Poetry London, [1945]. Octavo (8 3/8 x 5 ½ inches; 213 x 140mm). Pp.[1-]5-54. Title print

2022Elizabeth SMART's best known work 1945 1st edSee Sold Price

Sold

1865 1ed Abraham Lincoln Presidents Words SLAVERY: 1865 1ed Abraham Lincoln Presidents Words SLAVERY Gettysburg Address Civil War ‘The President’s Words’ is an 1865 collection of speeches and correspondence by the famous American president Abrah

20201865 1ed Abraham Lincoln Presidents Words SLAVERYSee Sold Price

Sold

1759 POEMS by C. CHURCHILL 2 VOLUMES antique in ENGLISH: POEMS by C. CHURCHILL 2 volumes London, 1759 Size 5.5 by 8.5" Original calf. Some wear of bindings, very good interior 371 and 330 pages. Text in English . Reserve: $168.00 Shipping: Dome

20241759 POEMS by C. CHURCHILL 2 VOLUMES antique in ENGLISHSee Sold Price

Sold

[OCCULT] Harold W. Percival: The Word (25 Volumes): Harold W. Percival The Word: A Monthly Magazine Devoted to Philosophy, Science, Religion; Eastern Thought, Occultism, Theosophy and The Brotherhood of Humanity, 1904-1917 New York: Theosophical Publis

2023[OCCULT] Harold W. Percival: The Word (25 Volumes)See Sold Price

Sold

ENGLISH VOCABULARY OR SPELLING BOOK With The Meaning Annexed to Each Word compiled for the use of: Title: ENGLISH VOCABULARY OR SPELLING BOOK With The Meaning Annexed to Each Word compiled for the use of Ackworth School Author: Unknown Date: 1806 Publisher: Printed by Phillips and Fardon Edition: 2

2023ENGLISH VOCABULARY OR SPELLING BOOK With The Meaning Annexed to Each Word compiled for the use ofSee Sold Price

Sold

1612 King James Holy Bible, Genealogy / Map of Canon: THE HOLY BIBLE 1612 This is a very rare 1612 Quartos as there were very few produced to make ready for the 1613 Quartos.

20201612 King James Holy Bible, Genealogy / Map of CanonSee Sold Price

Sold

BLACKMORE, Richard (1654–1729). Prince Arthur. An: BLACKMORE, Richard (1654–1729). Prince Arthur. An Heroick Poem. In ten books. London: printed for Awnsham and John Churchill, 1695. Folio. Contemporary speckled calf, raised bands, red morocco s

2021BLACKMORE, Richard (1654–1729). Prince Arthur. AnSee Sold Price

Related Books

1766 2 VOLUMES POEMS by C. CHURCHILL antique leather bound books: POEMS by C.CHURCHILL Text in English Third edition. Printed in London in 1766 Leather bound. Good condition, with binding repaired, new spines. Size 5 3/4 by 8 1/2" (553) PA residents please add sales

7 days Left1766 2 VOLUMES POEMS by C. CHURCHILL antique leather bound books

$120

The Poetat the Breakfast Table Oliver Wendell HolmesPrinted England,Leather, VTG: The Poet at the Breakfast Table by Oliver Wendell Holmes, published by John C. Winston Company Chicago Philadelphia Toronto, printed in England Collins' Cleartype Press London and Glasgow. This is a b

7 days LeftThe Poetat the Breakfast Table Oliver Wendell HolmesPrinted England,Leather, VTG

$120

1595 GEOGRAPHICAL MYTHOLOGICAL & LITERARY TERMS antique PIGSKIN BINDING: Syluae Vocabulorum et Phrasium... Frankfurt, Nicolai Bassaei; 1595 Original blind tooled pigskin Dictionary with mainly geographical, mythological and literary terms and word creations derived from th

7 days Left1595 GEOGRAPHICAL MYTHOLOGICAL & LITERARY TERMS antique PIGSKIN BINDING

$360

17 Lawrence Block Mystery Novels most Signed: Block, Lawrence, Group of 17 Mystery Novels. All signed, hardcover in dust jacket and first editions (unless noted otherwise): Stab in the Dark (2nd printing), Stab in the Dark (proofs), Sins of the F

12 hrs Left17 Lawrence Block Mystery Novels most Signed

$20

1664 BIBLE in SYRIAC w/ LEXICON NEW TESTAMENT antique: Syriac Bible NOVUM DOMINI NOSTRI JESY CHRISTI TESTAMENTUM SYRIACE (The New Testament of Our Lord Jesus Christ in Syriac) A Syriac lexicon containing all NT Syriac idioms and fragments, with a spiculiu

May 21, 20241664 BIBLE in SYRIAC w/ LEXICON NEW TESTAMENT antique

See Sold Price

1894 KANNADA ENGLISH DICTIONARY by Rev. F. Kittel antique INDIA LANGUAGE rare: KANNADA ENGLISH DICTIONARY (Kannada is a Dravidian language spoken mainly in Karnataka in southwestern India.) by Rev. F. Kittel (1832-1903) Mangalore, Basel Mission Book & Tract Depository; 1894 Firs

7 days Left1894 KANNADA ENGLISH DICTIONARY by Rev. F. Kittel antique INDIA LANGUAGE rare

$320

Boldly Signed Mark Twain Signature: TWAIN, MARK (SAMUEL CLEMENS). (1835-1910). American humorist and writer; author of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Prince and the Pauper, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and other American classi

Jun 05, 2024Boldly Signed Mark Twain Signature

$200

A Mysterious Anagram: Did Bram Stoker Live in Dracula’s House?: STOKER, BRAM. (1847-1912). Irish author best known for Dracula. ALS. (“Bram Stoker”). 2/3p. 8vo. London, September 16, 1908. On his engraved Durham Place stationery. To Mr. Frost. “I

Jun 05, 2024A Mysterious Anagram: Did Bram Stoker Live in Dracula’s House?

$250

GB Shaw: “I don’t think either of us can be expected to pay for the upkeep of two civilizations": SHAW, GEORGE BERNARD. (1856-1950). Nobel Prize-winning Irish playwright and critic; well known for his many plays including The Devil’s Disciple and Pygmalion. TLS. (“G. Bernard Shaw”). 1/2

Jun 05, 2024GB Shaw: “I don’t think either of us can be expected to pay for the upkeep of two civilizations"

$150

Content Solzhenitsyn Letter to Sen. Moynihan on Visiting White House: SOLZHENITSYN, ALEKSANDR. (1918-2008). Soviet dissident and author best known for The Gulag Archipelago; winner of the 1970 Nobel Prize for Literature. TLS. (“ASolzen” in Cyrillic “&#

Jun 05, 2024Content Solzhenitsyn Letter to Sen. Moynihan on Visiting White House

$200

GB Shaw on Gabriel Pascal, the “Pygmalion” Affair, and “Major Barbara”: SHAW, GEORGE BERNARD. (1856-1950). Nobel Prize-winning Irish playwright and critic; well known for his many plays including The Devil’s Disciple and Pygmalion. TLS. (“G. Bernard Shaw&#8221

Jun 05, 2024GB Shaw on Gabriel Pascal, the “Pygmalion” Affair, and “Major Barbara”

$150

Extremely Rare Ivan Turgenev Autograph Four-Line Verse Quoting Voltaire: TURGENEV, IVAN. (1818-1883). Russian novelist, poet, and playwright; his novel Fathers and Sons is a masterpiece of 19th-century Russian literature. AMsS. (“Ivan Tourguineff”). 1p. Small 8

Jun 05, 2024Extremely Rare Ivan Turgenev Autograph Four-Line Verse Quoting Voltaire

$1,500

1815 BOOK of COMMON PRAYER & PSALTER in ENGLISH antique BALTIMORE Americana: Baltimore; 1815 Size: 4 1/4 by 6 3/4" Original red morocco binding , wit original owner's name on the front cover: Mrs. Elizabeth Winchester good interior condition, some wear of binding, some foxing

Available to Buy Now1815 BOOK of COMMON PRAYER & PSALTER in ENGLISH antique BALTIMORE Americana

$98

Available to Buy NowThe Poetat the Breakfast Table Oliver Wendell HolmesPrinted England,Leather, VTG

$145

1564 BIBLE Extremely rare PLANTIN edition of New Testament VELLUM BOUND antique: Novum Iesu Christi Testamentum (Extremely rare Plantin edition of the New Testament.) Antwerpen, ex officina Christophori Plantini; 1564 Collation: 316 [632), (25) pp. Original vellum binding. Good co

Available to Buy Now1564 BIBLE Extremely rare PLANTIN edition of New Testament VELLUM BOUND antique

$1,330

Condensed Books - Selection 3: First edition. Reader's Digest Collector's Library Edition. Three books. Green/red/navy leather with decorative gilt vignettes/lineal borders. Gilt titles to spines. Cloth page marker. Full-page and i

Available to Buy NowCondensed Books - Selection 3

$10

More Items in Books

19 issues of rare Gay Magazine METRA 1985-1986: [Queer interest], Metra: Midwest America's Leading Free Gay Magazine, 19 issues, published 1986-1987, a few duplicates, softcover, staplebound wraps, illustrated throughout in black and white, publish

12 hrs Left19 issues of rare Gay Magazine METRA 1985-1986

$70

Surrealisme en 1947 complete with 25 original prints: Breton, Andre and Marcel Duchamp (editors), Le Surrealisme en 1947, number 357 of 950 copies of the deluxe edition, complete with all 25 original prints bound in, softcover, original wraps with printe

12 hrs LeftSurrealisme en 1947 complete with 25 original prints

$900

Rare 1953 Isamu Noguchi Exhibition Catalog: Noguchi, Isamu, introduction by Shuzo Takiguchi, et al., Noguchi, 1953, first edition, Bijutsu Shuppan-Sha, Tokyo, hardcover, blue cloth, 11.5 x 10.25 inches, text in English and Japanese, illustrated

12 hrs LeftRare 1953 Isamu Noguchi Exhibition Catalog

$150

15 books from Homage Series each with at least one Lithograph: Miro, Joan, et al., 15 books from the Homage To series, each with at least 1 color lithograph, 1970s, published and edited by G. di San Lazzaro as special issues of the important XXe Siecle journal. A

12 hrs Left15 books from Homage Series each with at least one Lithograph

$700

15 issues of XXe Siecle Numbers 1-9, 11-15, 17: Lazzaro, Gualtieri di San (editor and publisher), Group of 15 issues of XXe Siecle Art Journal, Numbers 1-9, 11-15 and 17, 1951-1961, softcovers, 12.5 x 9.75 inches, complete, an incredible collection

12 hrs Left15 issues of XXe Siecle Numbers 1-9, 11-15, 17

$550

Alexander Calder 5 issues of DLM complete with lithos: Calder, Alexander, 5 issues of Derriere le Miroir (DLM), numbers 212 (1975), 201 (1973), 156 (1966), 141 (1963) and 221 (1976), softcover, original wraps, 15 x 11 inches, loose sheets as issued, compl

12 hrs LeftAlexander Calder 5 issues of DLM complete with lithos

$250

Pablo Picasso Linoleum Cuts 1962 Bacchanals, Women, Bulls and Bullfighters: Picasso, after Pablo (illustrator), Wilhelm Boeck (intro.), Picasso Linoleum Cuts: Bacchanals, Women, Bulls and Bullfighters, 1963, first edition, Harry Abrams, hardcover, 12.75 x 15 inches, in the or

12 hrs LeftPablo Picasso Linoleum Cuts 1962 Bacchanals, Women, Bulls and Bullfighters

$950

2 rare Pittsburgh art catalogs First AAP Exhibition and Kaufmann's: Pair of very rare Pittsburgh Art catalogs, both staplebound booklets, includes: First Annual Exhibition by the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, 1910, listing work by Aaron Gorson, George Hetzel, Lila

12 hrs Left2 rare Pittsburgh art catalogs First AAP Exhibition and Kaufmann's

$50

Alexander Calder Autobiographie with 3 Color Lithographs: Calder, Alexander, Autobiographie, 1972, complete with 3 double-page original color lithographs, hardcover, 11.25 x 11.5 inches, no jacket, published by Maeght.

12 hrs LeftAlexander Calder Autobiographie with 3 Color Lithographs

$60

Henri Matisse Special Edition of Jazz Portfolio: Matisse, after Henry, Jazz, 1983, First Edition of the Special Portfolio Edition published for the Museum of Modern Art, loose sheets in printed folder, including brilliant color reproductions after M

12 hrs LeftHenri Matisse Special Edition of Jazz Portfolio

$375

Large lot of books with graphics Homage Series, Verve: Large lot of books, all with at least 1 original graphic (mostly lithographs), includes an early issue of Verve, books from the Homage series published by XXe Siecle and a DLM. 12 books total, mostly

12 hrs LeftLarge lot of books with graphics Homage Series, Verve

$200

Saul Steinberg Derriere le Miroir 1/150 Signed 1973: Steinberg, Saul, Derriere Le Miroir (DLM) 205, number 62 of 150 copies signed by Steinberg on the colophon, 1973, Maeght, 15 x 11.5 inches, complete with original lithos, chemise and slipcase, loose s

12 hrs LeftSaul Steinberg Derriere le Miroir 1/150 Signed 1973

$150

First 6 issues of Verve with many lithographs 1937: Teriade, E. (editor), The first 6 issues of Verve, complete in 5 books (numbers 5-6 are a double issue), softcover, original wraps, 14 x 10.5 inches, 1937-1939, includes the following lithographs (in

12 hrs LeftFirst 6 issues of Verve with many lithographs 1937

$400

Richard Farina rare signed Been Down So Long Looks Like Up to Me: Farina, Richard, Been Down so Long It Looks Like Up to Me, signed and inscribed by the author on the fly leaf: For Virginia / - Richard Farina, April 1966, plus a small drawing on a flower. 1966, Firs

12 hrs LeftRichard Farina rare signed Been Down So Long Looks Like Up to Me

$3,000

Wendingen Life Work of Frank Lloyd Wright 1925: Wright, Frank Lloyd, edited and designed by H. Th. Wijdeveld, Wendingen: The Life Work of the American Architect Frank Lloyd Wright, 1925-1926, seven special numbers bound in a single volume, hardcove

12 hrs LeftWendingen Life Work of Frank Lloyd Wright 1925

$50

Richard Neutra Amerika Signed by Neutra and his wife: Neutra, Richard J., Amerika: Die Stilbildung des Neuen Bauens in den Vereinigten Staaten, SIGNED by Richard and Dione Neutra on the first page, 1968 reprint of the 1930 original, Mayer KG, softcover,

12 hrs LeftRichard Neutra Amerika Signed by Neutra and his wife

$60

Recommended Books, Magazines & Papers

1557 Occult SECRETS Magic Alchemy Mysteries Octopus PERFUME Alexis of Piedmont: 1557 Occult SECRETS Magic Alchemy Mysteries Octopus PERFUME Alexis of Piedmont Alexius of Piedmont was the pseudonym of a 16th-century alchemist Girolamo Rescelli who is best known for this book of se

Jun 02, 20241557 Occult SECRETS Magic Alchemy Mysteries Octopus PERFUME Alexis of Piedmont

$315

Pre WW2 German Heer Army and RAD Veterans Person Military Service Photo Album: Beautiful leather bound with amazing pictures

4 days LeftPre WW2 German Heer Army and RAD Veterans Person Military Service Photo Album

$155

Large D-day Scrapbook and Paper grouping to Major Erling Hangerud: This grouping contains a lot of paperwork when we was a captain during and after D-day. Also included is an exceptional detailed photo album of Judge Advocate Hangerud and his time on omaha beach and

4 days LeftLarge D-day Scrapbook and Paper grouping to Major Erling Hangerud

$470

12 hrs Left19 issues of rare Gay Magazine METRA 1985-1986

$70

12 hrs LeftSurrealisme en 1947 complete with 25 original prints

$900

12 hrs LeftRare 1953 Isamu Noguchi Exhibition Catalog

$150

Rare named WW2 WWII 101st Airborne field Artillery Grouping: He was with 464th before being transferred to 101st. This grouping is named to Cpl Michael F Susko. WIth this grouping you will receive an incredible set of Bullion artillery jump wings as well as bul

4 days LeftRare named WW2 WWII 101st Airborne field Artillery Grouping

$335

1740 Occult Pagan 1ed Astrology Cosmogony Egyptian Mythology Illustrated Pluche: 1740 Occult Pagan 1ed Astrology Cosmogony Egyptian Mythology Illustrated Pluche The History of the Sky by Noel Antoine Pluche, is one of the most important and well-known treatises on astronomy and co

Jun 02, 20241740 Occult Pagan 1ed Astrology Cosmogony Egyptian Mythology Illustrated Pluche

$150

c1700s RARE Arabic Handwritten Manuscript Middle East Persia Journal ARABIA: c1700s RARE Arabic Handwritten Manuscript Middle East Persia Journal ARABIA A rare 18th-century, handwritten Arabic manuscript written in a journal-style leather binding. This book contains both black

Jun 02, 2024c1700s RARE Arabic Handwritten Manuscript Middle East Persia Journal ARABIA

$130

12 hrs Left15 books from Homage Series each with at least one Lithograph

$700

Lot Old newspaper and other ephemera: Lot Old newspaper and other ephemera including: 1868 Monroe Democrat, Stroudsburg, Pa. early 20th c. Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad schedule and map (folding), Constitution and Bylaws of Union

May 30, 2024Lot Old newspaper and other ephemera

$60

12 hrs Left15 issues of XXe Siecle Numbers 1-9, 11-15, 17

$550

Ephemera from the Edward Curtis Archives: Ephemera from the archives of Edward Curtis (American 1868-1952). Including items related to the book "The Native American Indian." Also including negatives, handwritten notes, and ephemera

13 hrs LeftEphemera from the Edward Curtis Archives

$200

12 hrs LeftAlexander Calder 5 issues of DLM complete with lithos

$250

Spanish Renaissance Revival Oak Side Cabinet: Spanish Renaissance Revival Oak Side Cabinet, two openwork doors with cast iron hinges, enhanced with carved foliate patterns. 32" H x 39.25" W x 14.25" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.

Jun 05, 2024Spanish Renaissance Revival Oak Side Cabinet

$100

1848 WITCHCRAFT 1st ed Odd Fellows Offering Masonic Essays IOOF Fraternity: 1848 WITCHCRAFT 1st ed Odd Fellows Offering Masonic Essays IOOF Fraternity “The Odd-Fellows Offering for 1848,” edited by James L. Ridgely and Paschal Donaldson, is the sixth installment of a

Jun 02, 20241848 WITCHCRAFT 1st ed Odd Fellows Offering Masonic Essays IOOF Fraternity

$56

The Smart Words and Wicked Wit of Winston Churchill

Item Details

Description

Discover the brilliance of Winston Churchill with this captivating book titled "The Smart Words and Wicked Wit of Winston Churchill." Through an impressive collection of his most inspiring quotes, witty remarks, and insightful commentary, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the legendary leader's mind and personality.

This hardcover book, published by Skyhorse Publishing Company in 2017, boasts 160 pages filled with Churchill's words on various topics such as politics, humor, and self-help. With a compact size of 7 inches in length, 4.5 inches in width, and 0.9 inches in height, this book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn from the master of words. Add this gem to your collection today!

Reserve: $8.00

Shipping:

Domestic: Flat-rate of $14.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.

International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. International shipping may be subject to VAT.

Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.

Location: This item ships from Alabama

Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.

In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.